News 2 Black Bears Fujimi, Nagano May 3, 2026, 01:00 AM

Description

Near the Chuo Expressway Suwa-Minami interchange in Hara village, a bear was seen on a home's premises after 10:00 AM and was captured with a tranquilizer gun about four hours later on another home's grounds. The animal, about 1.1 meters long and believed to be a young individual, had repeatedly raided nearby beehives and was culled by the village after capture. No injuries were reported.

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Summary

On May 3 a bear appeared at homes near the Chuo Expressway Suwa-Minami interchange in Hara village. Sighted after 10:00 AM and captured with a tranquilizer gun about four hours later, the roughly 1.1-meter young bear had repeatedly raided nearby beehives and was culled by the village after capture. No one was injured.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 01:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.937268, 138.210767

Sources